It's really difficult to pinpoint a favorite shooting location because I've been fortunate enough to visit many, each one unique, and in many of them, I can't wait to return! All of my photographic work revolves around the sea, so coastal landscapes are always the most fascinating and emotional for me. At the moment, I'm very focused on what I call "cold water," particularly the seas and coasts of Northern Europe. However, this is just the beginning! I'm already dreaming of capturing new seas around the world with my camera and with the long exposure technique.

If I had answered this question just a few years ago, I would have definitely mentioned only a breathtaking sunrise or sunset. Today, the answer is a bit different because I've realized that it's not just the moment of the shot that's unique, but everything surrounding it and what made it possible. Among all the experiences, I fondly recall a solo adventure to an island off the coast of Scotland to capture an image of a lighthouse in the midst of a particularly violent storm. At the end of the shooting session, soaked to the bone, I was welcomed by the local community for an evening of hot soup, poetry, and music. This experience is priceless to me, just like the image captured that brings me back to that wonderful memory.

I have always been deeply connected to the phrase by St. Augustine, "It is not what you look at that matters, but what you see," because I believe it succinctly and best encapsulates my approach to photography. I use the technique of Long Exposure, which involves leaving the camera shutter open for several minutes to achieve ethereal atmospheres. My image is no longer merely a representation of the reality and landscape in front of my eyes, but it becomes more what I experienced in front of it. My photography makes visible what is invisible, and that is why I believe I am so attached to that phrase by St. Augustine.

Certainly, over the years, I have found many photographers who have been and still are a great source of inspiration, both for their photographic technique and for their vision. However, I must admit that recently the greatest source of inspiration comes from classical painters. Among them, I particularly find an infinite source of inspiration in the work of William Turner and Ivan Aivazovsky for the way they handle the theme of the sea, light, and colors. Their way of seeing has influenced mine like no one else has been able to do.

I must say that my passion for photography probably stems from my passion for travel and exploration. Traveling has been the key to opening my mind, and for this reason, it has become something addictive at a certain point. As I always say, unfortunately, I was born 100 years too late to explore the world and 100 years too early to explore the universe, but I also believe that there is still so much to see that it will be difficult to be satisfied with just one lifetime. Therefore, I will try to make the most of it!